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Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 8306 NC HWY 751

Durham NC 27713 919-484-1600 fatherstavroforos2012@gmail.com

www.stbarbarachurchnc.org News & Announcements

February 3, 2019

16th Sunday of Matthew

The Synaxis of the Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-Receiver and the Holy Prophetess Anna 2/3/2019

Stamatios, John, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Spetses 2/3/2019

Nicholas, Archbishop & Enlightener of Japan 2/3/2019

Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple 2/3/2019

Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos 2/3/2019

Werburga 2/3/201

NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Sunday Worship Schedule: Matins 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

To Our Visitors and Guests

We welcome you to worship with us today, whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this is your first visit to an

Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us. Although Holy Communion and other Sacraments are offered

only to baptized and chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians in good standing with the Church, all are invited to

receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The Antidoron is not a

sacrament, but it is reminiscent of the agape feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church. After the

Divine Liturgy this morning please join us in the Church Hall for fellowship and refreshments. Please complete a

Visitor’s Card before you leave today and drop it in the offering tray, or give it to one of the parishioners after the

service, or mail it to the Church Office.

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The Sunday Epistle Reading

Sing praises to our God, sing praises.

Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians (6:1-10)

Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God

in vain. For he says, "At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you

on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day

of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found

with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way:

through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings,

imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge,

forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God;

with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in

ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet

well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet

always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Ψάλατε τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν, ψάλατε.

Στίχ. Πάντα τὰ ἔθνη κροτήσατε χεῖρας.

Πρὸς Κορινθίους ἀνάγνωσμα β' 6:1-10

Ἀδελφοί, συνεργοῦντες δὲ καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν μὴ εἰς κενὸν τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ δέξασθαι ὑμᾶς -

λέγει γάρ, Καιρῷ δεκτῷ ἐπήκουσά σου, καὶ ἐν ἡμέρᾳ σωτηρίας ἐβοήθησά σοι· ἰδού, νῦν καιρὸς

εὐπρόσδεκτος, ἰδού, νῦν ἡμέρα σωτηρίας - μηδεμίαν ἐν μηδενὶ διδόντες προσκοπήν, ἵνα μὴ

μωμηθῇ ἡ διακονία· ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ συνιστῶντες ἑαυτοὺς ὡς θεοῦ διάκονοι, ἐν ὑπομονῇ πολλῇ,

ἐν θλίψεσιν, ἐν ἀνάγκαις, ἐν στενοχωρίαις, ἐν πληγαῖς, ἐν φυλακαῖς, ἐν ἀκαταστασίαις, ἐν

κόποις, ἐν ἀγρυπνίαις, ἐν νηστείαις, ἐν ἁγνότητι, ἐν γνώσει, ἐν μακροθυμίᾳ, ἐν χρηστότητι, ἐν

πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ ἀνυποκρίτῳ, ἐν λόγῳ ἀληθείας, ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ, διὰ τῶν ὅπλων τῆς

δικαιοσύνης τῶν δεξιῶν καὶ ἀριστερῶν, διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀτιμίας, διὰ δυσφημίας καὶ εὐφημίας· ὡς

πλάνοι καὶ ἀληθεῖς· ὡς ἀγνοούμενοι, καὶ ἐπιγινωσκόμενοι· ὡς ἀποθνῄσκοντες, καὶ ἰδού, ζῶμεν·

ὡς παιδευόμενοι, καὶ μὴ θανατούμενοι· ὡς λυπούμενοι, ἀεὶ δὲ χαίροντες· ὡς πτωχοί, πολλοὺς

δὲ πλουτίζοντες· ὡς μηδὲν ἔχοντες, καὶ πάντα κατέχοντες.

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The Sunday Gospel Reading

The Gospel According to Matthew 25:14-30

The Lord said this parable: "A man going on a journey called his servants and

entrusted to them his property; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to

another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had

received the five talents went at once and traded with them; and he made five talents

more. So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had

received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after a

long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had

received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you

delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well

done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much;

enter into the joy of your master.' And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying,

'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' His master said to

him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you

over much; enter into the joy of your master.' He also who had received the one talent came

forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and

gathering where you did not winnow; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the

ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful

servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather where I have not winnowed?

Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have

received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has

the ten talents. For to every one who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but

from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into

the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth." As he said these things he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"

Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα 25:14-30

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἄνθρωπος ἀποδημῶν ἐκάλεσε τοὺς ἰδίους δούλους καὶ

παρέδωκεν αὐτοῖς τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ, καὶ ᾧ μὲν ἔδωκε πέντε τάλαντα, ᾧ δὲ δύο, ᾧ δὲ ἕν,

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ἑκάστῳ κατὰ τὴν ἰδίαν δύναμιν, καὶ ἀπεδήμησεν εὐθέως. πορευθεὶς δὲ ὁ τὰ πέντε τάλαντα

λαβὼν εἰργάσατο ἐν αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐποίησεν ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα. ὡσαύτως καὶ ὁ τὰ δύο ἐκέρδησε

καὶ αὐτὸς ἄλλα δύο. ὁ δὲ τὸ ἓν λαβὼν ἀπελθὼν ὤρυξεν ἐν τῇ γῇ καὶ ἀπέκρυψε τὸ ἀργύριον τοῦ

κυρίου αὐτοῦ. μετὰ δὲ χρόνον πολὺν ἔρχεται ὁ κύριος τῶν δούλων ἐκείνων καὶ συναίρει μετ᾿

αὐτῶν λόγον. καὶ προσελθὼν ὁ τὰ πέντε τάλαντα λαβὼν προσήνεγκεν ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα

λέγων· κύριε, πέντε τάλαντά μοι παρέδωκας· ἴδε ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα ἐκέρδησα ἐπ᾿ αὐτοῖς. ἔφη

αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ· εὖ, δοῦλε ἀγαθὲ καὶ πιστέ! ἐπὶ ὀλίγα ἦς πιστός, ἐπὶ πολλῶν σε

καταστήσω· εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κυρίου σου. προσελθὼν δὲ καὶ ὁ τὰ δύο τάλαντα λαβὼν

εἶπε· κύριε, δύο τάλαντά μοι παρέδωκας· ἴδε ἄλλα δύο τάλαντα ἐκέρδησα ἐπ᾿ αὐτοῖς. ἔφη αὐτῷ

ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ· εὖ, δοῦλε ἀγαθὲ καὶ πιστέ! ἐπὶ ὀλίγα ἦς πιστός, ἐπὶ πολλῶν σε καταστήσω·

εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κυρίου σου. προσελθὼν δὲ καὶ ὁ τὸ ἓν τάλαντον εἰληφὼς εἶπε· κύριε·

ἔγνων σε ὅτι σκληρὸς εἶ ἄνθρωπος, θερίζων ὅπου οὐκ ἔσπειρας καὶ συνάγων ὅθεν οὐ

διεσκόρπισας· καὶ φοβηθεὶς ἀπελθὼν ἔκρυψα τὸ τάλαντόν σου ἐν τῇ γῇ· ἴδε ἔχεις τὸ

σόν. ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· πονηρὲ δοῦλε καὶ ὀκνηρέ! ᾔδεις ὅτι θερίζω ὅπου

οὐκ ἔσπειρα καὶ συνάγω ὅθεν οὐ διεσκόρπισα! ἔδει οὖν σε βαλεῖν τὸ ἀργύριόν μου τοῖς

τραπεζίταις, καὶ ἐλθὼν ἐγὼ ἐκομισάμην ἂν τὸ ἐμὸν σὺν τόκῳ. ἄρατε οὖν ἀπ᾿ αὐτοῦ τὸ τάλαντον

καὶ δότε τῷ ἔχοντι τὰ δέκα τάλαντα. τῷ γὰρ ἔχοντι παντὶ δοθήσεται καὶ περισσευθήσεται, ἀπὸ

δὲ τοῦ μὴ ἔχοντος καὶ ὃ ἔχει ἀρθήσεται ἀπ᾿ αὐτοῦ. καὶ τὸν ἀχρεῖον δοῦλον ἐκβάλετε εἰς τὸ

σκότος τὸ ἐξώτερον· ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων.

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Today’s Memorial: 40 days – Plamen Katrandshiev Father of Yuligan Katrandshiev _________________________________________________________________________________________________

General Assembly Today

There will be a General Assembly today after Church Services in the Social Hall immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

A light lunch will be served by the Parish Council. The agenda for the meeting will include:

Preliminary Financial Report for 2018

Status of the 2017 and 2018 financial audits

Proposed Operations Fund and Mortgage Fund budgets for 2019

Preparations for the 2019 Greek Festival

Any other items community members wish to raise

General remarks by Father Stavroforos

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STEWARDSHIP AS OF JANUARY 28, 2019

Our 2019 Stewardship drive is off to a great start. We have 73 Stewards as of January 2019 compared with our goal of

160 for the year. Please help us meet our goal early in the year by pledging your support. Your time, talents and

treasury are critical to the success of our Ministries. Please give prayerful consideration to your 2019 contribution as

soon as possible. Stewardship is the primary source of the funding for our Ministries and operating obligations.

John & Elly Ackerly Gus & Vanessa Demetriades Peter & Evelyn Panos Susan Alexander Betty Bouchlas Dorton Yuri & Elena Panov Matt & Vickie Amos Laurice Ferris Dr. Ted & Theky Pappas Basile & Mary Bakis George & Amy Glekas George Pashales George & Marie Bakis Jim & Evy Glekas Wes Platt & Catherine Constantinou Effie Barbee Christopher Goodwin Daniel & Lori Przybyl Thalia Becak Leonard & Elaine Goodwin Olgha Qaqish Tamar Beridze Paul Kacoyanis Keith & Alexia Rheinhardt Barbara Bonfiglio Ed & Eve Kantner Al & Christine Safarikas Marilyn Boska George & Karen Karas Vaia Sigounas & Adam Silverstein Nick Bourbous Dr. Kenneth & Karen Korach Mattheos & Marika Stavrakakis Katherine Marie Callahan Andrew Kuyper Andrea Stoney Manuel & Carole Capsalis Lee & Pauline Kuyper Marian P. Sunas Andrew & Cheryl Christakos Fr. Stavroforos Mamaies Donna Trohanis Dr. Arthur Christakos Daniel & Hrisavgi Mangum Dr. Dimitrios Varelas Eleni Christakos Johnny & Catherine Mariakakis John Varelas Lia Christakos Dr. Pete & Joan Marinos James & Frances Vurnakes George & Deborah Christie Rodney & Katharine Meadows Preston & Catherine Wilson Dr. Bessie Chronaki John & Dawn Mehalek Robert & Roberta Wippich Erie Cocolas Nicholas Mermigas Grace Witham & Nick Brantley Costa Constantinou Larry & Hope Odzak Betsy Xenakis Lou Constantinou Cindy Paliouras Dino & Kerri Zaferatos Dean Costas Jim & Helen Paliouras Christina Zehia

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Parish Financial Summary

2018 Final 2018 Budget

Income Expenses Revenue

Operations Fund $188,006 $241,234 $204,000

Building Fund $183,957 $164,843 $174,369

Note: The Operations Fund income above is the total of Sunday offering and Stewardship; it excludes the Greek Festival.

The Operations Fund pays all Church expenses except for the mortgage payment. The Building Fund includes all Building

Fund donations and fundraisers (e.g., Taste of Greece, Gyro Feast). The Building Fund pays our mortgage which is

$12,713.36/month.

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WHAT IF?

Everyone increased their giving by half of a percent of income?

Stewardship would increase to $210,000 meeting our goal and taking pressure off of our Festival.

Everyone increased their giving by one percent of income?

Stewardship would increase to $262,604 covering our entire Operations budget and allow us to use the

Festival for the mortgage.

Everyone increased their giving by one and a half of a percent?

Stewardship would increase to $315,125 covering our entire Operations budget, allow us to use the

Festival for the mortgage and make some very needed repairs.

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Welcome & Hospitality Welcome and hospitality volunteers strengthen our community of faith by providing a warm welcome to all

and a point of contact for visitors, prospective church members and members before and after the Divine

Liturgy. We are looking for parishioners who would be willing to serve with the Parish Council members in the

Narthex. This easy but meaningful ministry helps build our community of faith by helping all who worship with

us feel welcome. Questions? Want to help? Contact John Varelas at johnvarelas@gmail.com or see him

during the social hour in the hall after Sunday worship.

Volunteer Needed – Please Help

A beloved parishioner of St. Barbara’s who passed away several years ago bequeathed her townhome to our

Church. This generous gift, however, requires some work so that it is in condition to sell and then needs to be

sold so that we can use the funds for the needs of St. Barbara Church.

Our treasurer, Catherine Wilson, has been doing the coordination but needs assistance. We need a volunteer

who can coordinate with the realtor and others as needed so that we can sell the property. We are not asking

for someone to paint walls or refinish cupboards, just handle the coordination with the other parties. This

would be an ideal opportunity for a retiree or someone who has availability on weekdays to give of their time

to greatly help their ChurchIf you are interested or can help, please contact Father Stavroforos (919-491-2565,

fatherstavroforos2012@gmail.com) or Catherine Wilson (919-923-6658, stbarbtreasurer2018@gmail.com).

Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God." (Romans 15:7)

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Spanakopita Assembling Day February 23rd

Hard to believe that 2019 is here, and that we're already starting preparations for the St. Barbara’s Greek

Festival on May 4th & 5th. With a busy spring ahead, and Easter falling in late April, we’re getting a jump on

spanakopita preparations this year.

We will be assembling spanakopitas on Saturday, February 23rd, starting at 10am at the church hall. We’re

aiming to make 75 large pans, so we could use all the help we can get. I know everyone’s schedules are busy,

and your time is valuable, but even if you can only spare an hour or two, please come by. If you can make it, please bring a small bowl or sauce pan to hold melted butter, and a pastry brush. That will

help ensure we have enough equipment for all the workers. Finally, if you can please let either Evelyn Panos (mamapan@aol.com), Theky Pappas (tedtheky@aol.com), or

me know if you’re able to come, so we’ll have some idea of how many helpers to expect, that would be much

appreciated. Or just drop in, we’re flexible, and we’ll definitely put you to work. Hope to see you on Saturday February 23rd! Many thanks,

Cindy

Cindy Paliouras cindy.paliouras@gmail.com or cindy.paliouras@progress.com Theky Pappas tedtheky@aol.com Evelyn Panos mamapan@aol.com

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Souper Bowl Sunday 2019 is coming! Team up with International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) this Souper Bowl of Caring. Rally your parish and church youth to champion this social service ministry by feeding the poor and caring for those in need around the world.

It’s easy! Just follow the simple guidelines to lead your youth towards becoming Souper Bowl MVPs! Your youth can collect donations on or near February 3, 2019. Have them collect nonperishables for a local food bank, and collect money to support IOCC's work across the globe.

Visit iocc.org/souperbowl for free resources to help your parish become Souper Bowl Champions on Feb. 3rd!

February of 2019 2 – Saturday - Presentation of our Lord - 9 am

3 – 16th Sunday of Matthew - 9 am 10 – Sunday of the Canaanite Woman - St. Haralambos - 9 am

17 – Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee – 9 am 24 - Sunday of the Prodigal Son - 9 am

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St. Barbara Greek Dance Troupe - 2019 Season Starts! Dear St. Barbara Families, Youth dance practice started on January 26 in preparation for this year’s festival on May 4 and 5. If your child is interested in participating and you have not already registered, please contact Keith and Alexia Rheinhardt (keithalexia@gmail.com) or Hrisavgi (Chrys) Mangum (hdkondilis.mangum@gmail.com) Here are some frequently asked questions: When can children start dancing? We recommend at least 5 years of old, but have been known to make exceptions. If you are unsure please ask us. When is practice? Our youngest group practices on Saturday at 1 pm before Greek school. This year we have dancers in that group ranging from 4-6. We have two other groups that practice after Church on Sunday. The middle group are ages 7-10. The older group are ages 10-18 (see complete schedule below). What does it cost? We don’t currently charge for the class. We are volunteers that do this for the members and children of St. Barbara as our stewardship. What about costumes? The church has an existing inventory of costumes. We also have a small budget. We will provide guidance later in the season on what you will need for the festival, but most of the items can be found in a typical wardrobe. You may need to buy shoes if we do not have something already available. Is class participation mandatory? We have busy schedules too, so we understand conflicts arise. We ask that students attend as many practices as possible. We’ll plan to see you at every practice unless you let us know otherwise, but please just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly. We have dancers at all levels of experience, but need all of them to have a successful practice. We look forward to another successful season! Keith, Chrys and Alexia St. Barbara Greek Dance Troupe 2019 Practice Schedule Group Typical Ages Day Time Practice Days Youngest 5-6 Saturday 1 pm February - 2, 9, 16, 23 March - 9, 16, 23, 30 April - 6, 13 May - 3 (Dress Rehearsal) May 4-5 Festival Middle 7-10 Sunday After Church February - 3, 10, 17, 24 March - 10, 17, 24, 31 April - 7, 14 May - 3 (Dress Rehearsal) May 4-5 Festival Oldest 10-18 Festival May 4-5 – All Groups Perform – Please Block your Calendars!

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2019 Operations Proposed Budget

2018 Budget 2019 Budget

Budget Item Receipts Expenses Receipts Expenses

Income

Offerings $28,000 $28,000

Stewardship $176,000 $176,000

Festival $110,000 $48,000 $110,000 $48,000

Priest Services

Base Salary $49,805 $50,801

FICA $15,852 $15,840

Car Allowance $4,000 $4,000

Cell Phone $1,400 $1,400

Housing Allowance $49,805 $50,801

Orthodox Medical Insurance $17,000 $18,400

Parish Commitments

Archdiocese $19,724 $19,993

Diocese $1,200 $1,200

Clergy Pension $7,800 $7,800

Substitute Priests $2,500 $2,750

Operating Expenses

Bank Service Charges $200 $300

Insurance &Taxes $7,000 $7,000

Cleaning $5,000 $5,000

Postal Expense $500 $500

Office Supplies $1,500 $1,200

Printing $6,000 $6,000

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Water $4,000 $3,750

Electricity $25,000 $24,000

Telephone & Web $3,000 $3,000

Building Maintenance $10,000 $12,000

Grounds Maintenance $9,000 $10,500

Candles $3,600 $3,000

Religious Education $2,000 $2,000

Youth Programs $3,000 $3,000

Religious Conf. $5,000 $4,000

Other $2,000 $2,000

Flowers $500 $500

TOTALS $314,000 $304,386 $314,000 $308,735

2019 PROPOSED MORTGAGE FUND BUDGET

2018 Budget 2019 Budget

Budget Item Receipts Expenses Receipts Expenses

Income

Building Fund $100,000 $96,000

Greek School $4,000 $3,000

Cell Tower $20,369 $20,980

Fundraisers $50,000 $12,500 $40,000 $7,000

Other Income Sources

Expenses

Mortgage $152,560 $152,560

Merchant Services

Bank Service Charges $100 $120

Other Expenses

TOTALS $174,369 $165,160 $159,980 $159,680

Note: The Mortgage Fund owes the Contingency Fund $25,000

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